Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation McDonagh M, Blazina I, Dana T, Cantor A, Bougatsos C. Routine iron supplementation and screening for iron deficiency anemia in children ages 6 to 24 months: a
systematic review to update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation. Rockville: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Evidence Synthesis No. 122. 2015 Authors' objectives To systematically update the prior USPSTF reviews on screening and supplementation for iron deficiency anemia in children ages 6 to 24 months. Authors' conclusions More research is needed to assess the benefits and harms of routine iron supplementation to prevent iron deficiency anemia, and screening for and treatment of iron deficiency anemia, in children ages 6 to 24 months. While some evidence is available showing improvements in hematological values, trials reporting clinical outcomes, including developmental outcomes, are lacking. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by NLM MeSH Anemia /drug therapy /epidemiology; Child, Preschool; Folic Acid /administration & India /epidemiology; Infant; Iron /administration & Malaria /epidemiology; Nutrition Policy; Risk Factors; World Health Organization; dosage /adverse effects; dosage /adverse effectss Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence AHRQ, Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA Email: AHRQTAP@ahrq.hhs.gov AccessionNumber 32015000563 Date abstract record published 21/05/2015 |